WATCH OUT: Akhilesh Chaubey, vice-president, legal cell of MNS with Kamaal Khan, the producer and lead protagonist of Deshdrohi, at a special screening of the film at Star Studio in Versova, Andheri yesterday.  PIC/NIMESH DAVE

Kamaal R Khan is a relieved man. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has decided not to file a petition against Khan's film Deshdrohi, based on the divisive politics in the city. Five members of the MNS legal team attended a special screening of the film at Star Studio in Versova, Andheri yesterday held by Khan and decided that the movie can be released in theatres.

"Some scenes that are shown in the promos are not there in the film. Khan has also changed some dialogues that were objectionable to the police. We don't think we'll file a petition against the movie, but will take a final call after consulting our seniors," said Akhilesh Chaubey, vice-president, legal cell of MNS, after watching the film.

The MNS had earlier threatened to file a petition against the movie with the Bombay High Court, alleging that the movie may provoke people and disrupt peace in the city.

Khan also held a screening of the film for the special branch of Mumbai police on Saturday at Eros, Churchgate. The police have objected to two scenes in the movie, but have yet to decide on their course of action.

Khan, the producer and lead protagonist of the film, said, "I know I have made a good film and nobody can reject it. The MNS legal team has seen my film and they seem to be fine with it. They have a few doubts, but they should get cleared."

When asked about the MNS objection to the promos of the film, Khan said, "How can anyone judge a film on the basis of a 30-second promo? I cannot edit or delete any more dialogues because it would affect the storyline of the film."

He added that his film would release on November 14 as scheduled.